Civil Rights Teach-In
Wed., Jan. 29, 2025 | 2:30-5 p.m.
Leadership Studies Building, McVay Family Town Hall
Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Committee
Join the conversation on social justice issues during K-State’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Observance Week!
Teach-ins are held for learning, discussion and movement towards action, usually around a challenging sociopolitical issue. They often include expert presentations and audience participation and are not limited to a strict timeframe.
Join us for K-State’s 11th Annual Civil Rights Teach-In and hear K-State experts present about this year’s theme: wellness of the body, mind and world. Then, join the conversation during a panel discussion with the presenters.
For questions, contact Dr. Kimathi Choma, kchoma@k-state.edu, 785-532-6904.
2:30-2:40 – Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
2:40-3:20 – Land, Embodiment, and Wellbeing
Dr. Melissa Poll, Social Transformation Studies and English
3:30-4:20 – Neuroscience, the Human Brain, and Wellbeing
Dr. Julio Hernandez Pavon, Psychological Sciences
4:30-5:00 – Panel Discussion: How Can the Sciences and Humanities Intersect to Support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Well-Being?
Dr. Keisha Clark, Social Transformation Studies; Dr. Melissa Poll; Dr. Julio Hernandez Pavon
Faculty Meetings – Spring 2025
Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1
4 p.m. | 114 Willard Hall
All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Faculty may vote.
ArtSci Drop-By
Feb. 6 | 5 p.m. | Union Fireside Lounge outside JP’s
Join us at this fun, informal social for all Arts and Sciences faculty and staff! An appetizer buffet will be provided!
Coffee Collabs
Improving your writing practice
Thu., Feb. 13 | 9:30-11 a.m.
113 Leadership Studies Building
RSVP encouraged
Led by Theresa Merrick, assistant director of K-State’s Writing Center, this session will focus on strategies, habits and tools to improve writing productivity and help writers feel more confident tackling research and workplace writing tasks. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a writing plan and engage in interactive activities with fellow writers. Participants are encouraged to bring a writing sample and laptop.
Extension Connections with Dr. Gregg Hadley
Wed., March 5 | 10-11:30 a.m.
123 Leadership Studies Building
RSVP encouraged but not required. Please use the form to express interest in the topic even if you can’t attend.
K-State Research and Extension Director Dr. Gregg Hadley will provide information about what KSRE does, how it is organized, and how faculty can connect with the Extension network across the state. This is a key opportunity for faculty interested in partnering with Kansas communities for research or engagement. The K-State strategic plan emphasizes leveraging the Extension network as a key asset for connecting with communities. Come learn how to build those connections!
Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Awards Celebration
Thu., March 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Location to be announced
Join us as we present awards to some of our outstanding faculty and staff members!
Important academic dates
See university academic calendar for more details.
Feb. 7 – Instructors may drop students for non-attendance
Feb. 14 – A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline
Feb. 14 – Academic Progress Reports Available in SSC-Navigate
Feb. 17 – Census: 20th Day Deadline for making changes to program/plan
Feb. 24 – Academic Progress Reports end in SSC-Navigate
Feb. 25 – Last Day to Drop Classes with no ‘W’ grade on official transcript